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Having problems with your Fuji FinePix F410 Digital Camera ?

Black screen Hi there
My camera has been working fine now for 3 years had no problems till now. I come to take a picture and the viewing screen is black although the lense and flash are working as normal. seems like i can take a picture but this to comes out black
any help would be great
Amanda

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